
Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has launched a controversial initiative asking pet owners to donate their unwanted pets to be used as food for the zoo's carnivorous animals. The program, announced in a recent social media post, has ignited heated debate online.
According to a report by The Guardian on Aug. 4, the zoo stated that professionally trained staff will euthanize the donated pets "humanely." Their remains will then be fed to meat-eating animals at the zoo. This approach, the zoo claims, ensures "nothing goes to waste" while providing carnivores with a varied diet that mimics their natural feeding patterns.
The zoo explained that the demand for feed varies throughout the year, and pet owners willing to donate their animals may need to join a waiting list. A zoo executive clarified that they accept small animals such as chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs, as well as larger animals like horses. While smaller animals are fed whole, horse carcasses undergo special preparation and are served in pieces.
The announcement has sparked widespread controversy on social media. Critics have labeled the practice "disturbing," while others have expressed support. One commenter shared their personal experience, revealing that they had donated a horse to the zoo a few years ago, describing the process as "peaceful and serene."
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